That is a good point. So why do only pit bull attacks make the news? What about Rottweilers? Why don't their attacks make the news?

Rottweiler is another breed insurance companies will not cover because of a bad reputation for being aggressive. The fact they don't make the news does not mean they are less likely to bite than pit bulls if given the opportunity.

Rottweiler is another breed insurance companies will not cover because of a bad reputation for being aggressive. The fact they don't make the news does not mean they are less likely to bite than pit bulls if given the opportunity.

Also, I never hear of Rotties being used in dog fights like I do Pitbulls. Seems they are bought by criminals for the purpose of being deadly and they train them that way from pups. I've petted and seen both breeds loose at the park that were very social and friendly to people and other dogs.

You wouldn't know, just like any dog you would have to judge by speaking with the owner or interacting with the dog. Years ago my neighbor had an aggressive Chihuahua, and it was always getting out and loose in front of his house with no supervision. As soon as he saw me get out of my car to walk into my house, he'd lunge at me growling and bearing his teeth, I'd have to scold him loudly just to keep him from biting me.

The owner always apologized and admitted that the dog had bitten him on several occasions. I knew not to trust or pet that dog. Dogs are animals, I don't think any of them can be completely trusted at all times under all situations, it's up to the owners to train, love and socialize them so they are well balanced and good spirited.

I can understand if you are suspicious of Pitbulls, there have been many stories of ones who were abused and brought up badly...but you don't have to hate them. They only know what people teach them, it's not their fault.

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Yeah, ok, some pitbulls are friendly........ I guess you all have a point. I still don't trust the breed entirely.

I don't trust the breed entirely either, but I've seen enough nice friendly Pitbulls to know that their environment, treatment and upbringing means everything. It's smart to be cautious, especially with breeds that are large enough to do real harm to someone or another animal, so I recommend you just stay the way you are, but keep an open mind.

I don't trust the breed entirely either, but I've seen enough nice friendly Pitbulls to know that their environment, treatment and upbringing means everything. It's smart to be cautious, especially with breeds that are large enough to do real harm to someone or another animal, so I recommend you just stay the way you are, but keep an open mind.

I think part of the problem is they are misfits in their homes. People talk about them killing cats. If they did their research, they would know pit bulls and cats don't mix and look for a different breed dog. I would never adopt a terrier either. Any hunting breed can kill other pets. Nothing can be done about this; it is their nature to hunt and hurt or kill other animals. Why don't other hunting breeds have the same bad rap when they harm cats?

On the other paw, if pit bulls were raised with other pets as puppies, they would be able to make friends with members of different species. In that respect it is all about the pet parent.

I have four dogs, Jack, Rott mix, Retriever mix and Beagle/pit mix. I also dog sit a Pit/mastiff mix. I love dogs! I run and bike miles, I am petrified of "loose dogs". It matter not what size or shape or breed dog. I carry mace and an air horn. I have been chased by the best of them! go figure.